Director, Human Resources Services
Company Overview
With approximately $700 million in revenue, The Carlstar Group, LLC (“Carlstar” or the “Company”) is a leading producer of specialty tires, wheels, and assemblies for diverse end markets including: lawn & garden, construction, power sports (primarily all-terrain vehicle tires), trailers, and agriculture.
Carlstar (and its predecessor) have been in the engineered rubber products business for over 100 years and sells its products under many of the most recognized brand names in their respective market segments including Carlisle, ITP, and Cragar, among others. In addition, the Company has one of the broadest distribution channels and the largest installed bases within its served North American markets. The Company is a strategic supplier to leading OEMs such as John Deere, Polaris, Husqvarna, MTD, and BRP, and is sole sourced on a number of their leading platforms. Approximately 59% of Carlstar’s revenue is derived from higher margin aftermarket sales, leveraging the Company’s large installed base of OEM products. Carlstar has approximately 3,400 employees and operates four manufacturing facilities in both North America and China and twelve distribution centers.
Carlstar is engaged in serving lower volume, higher mix business where the Company must economically manage thousands of SKUs with low individual order quantities through a complex distribution network in a marketplace that highly values timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Through the implementation of efficient operational (enhanced SIOP, lean manufacturing, inventory planning, optimization of the distribution network, redesign and value engineering of compounds and products, improved process control, activity based costing, etc.) and intelligent commercial (dynamic pricing and material margin management, new product development, refined channel management, new account conquests, etc.) strategies, the company is targeting improving performance to over 12% EBITDA margins on substantially higher revenue over time. The company is on a very strong performance trajectory today.
To learn more about The Carlstar Group, please visit the company’s web site: https://www.carlstargroup.com/.
Position Summary:
The Director of Human Resources Services is responsible for the long-term direction and strategic alignment of Carlstar’s benefits, 401K plan administration and compensation programs. He or she will lead a team of Payroll, Benefits and HRIS SME’s who are accountable for the day-to-day operations of critical HR services. The Director will identify and implement leading HR practices that provide an employee oriented, high performing, engaged culture. This position is accountable for performing as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the Executive Vice-President of HR and the corporate and remote leaders in the organization. He or she will ensure services, policies, practices, and programs are consistent with company objectives and are compliant with federal, state, and local laws.
The position requires high energy, forward thinking, the ability to adapt to different environments, the ability to establish trust throughout the organization, and a strong commitment to help the organization exceed expectations. The Director must demonstrate expertise in a variety of HR concepts, practices, and procedures.
Pivotal Experience and Expertise:
Carlstar seeks an action-oriented, self-driven, proven operations leader, who has demonstrated the intellectual horsepower, energy and wherewithal to lead and transform a growing, dynamic business.
Leadership Capabilities & Culture Fit:
The Carlstar Group is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and is a global manufacturer of original equipment and aftermarket specialty tires and wheels for the agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, powersports, high speed trailer and flat free/manual markets. The diverse portfolio of solutions are offered under several leading brands including Carlisle® tires and wheels, ITP® tires and wheels, as well as Cragar®, Black Rock® and Unique® wheels and Marastar® manual tires. The Carlstar Group employs over 3400 associates in 17 facilities located in 4 countries. The Carlstar Group has a culture of converting great ideas into advanced products and has created a legacy of excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service.
We became The Carlstar Group in December 2013 and previously operated at Carlisle Transportation Products and Carlisle Tire and Wheel.
For more about The Carlstar Group, visit www.carlstargroup.com.
Our success is rooted in the over 3,400 passionate team members that drive excellence in our business every day. We are proud to employ industry experts in the tire world as well as tremendous talent from other industries helping to create an environment where diversity of thought, leadership, continuous improvement and excellence are things we value most. Our growth and success as a company is dependent upon attracting and retaining the very best talent and we take that as our top priority. We work every day to ensure we take care of our employees by offering a total rewards package that includes competitive insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans that include company matching contributions. We provide an atmosphere where employees can thrive by investing in development through tuition reimbursement and student loan pay down programs. We pride ourselves on being a company that offers lifelong career with opportunities to grow within or across different fields of expertise. Whether you’re in Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, working the shop floor, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or any other field of expertise, The Carlstar Group offers an exciting opportunity in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
2,500 to 4,999 employees